Buttery Pecan Wafers Recipe

Name: Buttery Pecan Wafers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, unsalted; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup sugar divided; 1/4 cup brown sugar light, packed; 1 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups pastry flour, whole wheat; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup pecans finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon ground

Servings: persons

1
Beat butter, canola oil, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high until creamy.
2
Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
3
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and add to the butter mixture.
4
Beat on low speed until combined.
5
Stir in pecans.
6
Divide the dough in half and use lightly floured hands to shape each portion into a 6-inch round log.
7
Wrap each log in wax paper and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight
8
Preheat oven to 350F.
9
Unwrap the dough and let stand at room temperature for about 6 minutes.
10
Combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon on a shallow plate.
11
Roll the logs in the sugar mixture, then slice each into 24 ( 1/4 inch-thick) cookies.
12
Arrange the cookies about 2 1/4 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
13
Bake, one batch at a time, until lightly browned, about 11 minutes.
14
Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
15
Store in an air-tight container or freeze them.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, unsalted, 1/4 cup canola oil, 3/4 cup sugar divided, 1/4 cup brown sugar light, packed, and more.

Yes, Buttery Pecan Wafers falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Buttery Pecan Wafers

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Variations & substitutions

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